Stories
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Why Did the Tucker 48 Fail? The Rise and Fall of America’s Boldest Car (Introduced June 19, 1947)
On June 19, 1947, Preston Tucker, an ambitious automotive designer, revealed his revolutionary Tucker 48 prototype, famously known as the “Tin Goose,” at his…
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June 18, 1927 – First races at the Nurburgring
The Nürburgring Circuit, nestled in the Eifel mountains near Nürburg, Germany, has a storied history that began with its inaugural races on June 19,…
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June 17, 1981 – The final Mercedes-Benz 600 is built
The last Mercedes-Benz 600 (W100) rolled off the assembly line on this day in automotive history – June 17, 1981. Also known as the…
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June 16, 2003 – Ford GT debuts
On June 16, 2003, Ford Motor Company unveiled a car that would captivate automotive enthusiasts and pay homage to a storied past. The Ford…
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June 15, 1911 – The electric starter is patented
The name Charles Kettering may not ring any bells unless you are familiar with Kettering University in Flint, Michigan, but this US inventor is…
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June 14, 2021 – Honda unveils 11th gen Civic
On June 14, 2021, Honda proudly introduced the production version of the 11th generation Honda Civic, marking another significant milestone in the legacy of…
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June 12, 1971 – The last Lincoln Mark III
When Ford president Lee Iacocca told Design Vice President Gene Bordinat to “put a Rolls Royce grille on a Thunderbird” for Lincoln’s next top…
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June 11, 1986 – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off premiers, Ferrari steals the show
The American cult classic film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off premiered on this day in 1986, featuring a 1961 Ferrari in a starring role. Written…
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June 10, 1947 – The Original Saab debuts
On this day in 1947, Swedish airplane manufacturer Saab AB introduced the press to their first prototype automobile at the company’s headquarters. It became…
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June 9, 1898 – The oldest winning F1 driver is born
Luigi Fagioli, the oldest driver to ever win a Formula One race, was born on this day in 1898 in Osimo, Italy. It was…
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June 7, 1992 – NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. dies
America’s prohibition era surely fueled the rise of NASCAR, but it took one man to make it official. Drivers who delivered illegal alcohol needed…
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June 6, 2023 – BMW Motorrad Unveils the M 1000 XR Prototype
On June 6, 2023, BMW Motorrad announced the M 1000 XR prototype, showcasing the latest addition to its prestigious M lineup. This unveiling offers…